1981 Ford C800 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 1981 Ford C800 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1981 Ford C800
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83V140000 | 1983-12-28 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan | CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SPIDER MEMBER OF SEVEN BLADE FANS DUE TO VIBRATIONS OF GREATER SEVERITY THAN ANTICIPATED. THE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF FRACTURE AND ALLOW PORTIONS OF THE SPIDER ARMS AND ATTACHED BLADES TO SEPARATE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1981 Ford C800 for buyers
No 1981 Ford C800 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 1981 Ford C800 for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Living with the C800
As a car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the C800 tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Try the C800 on your commute, then decide.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Next step
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1981 Ford C800 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Ford C800 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Ford C800
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 Ford C800?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1981 Ford C800 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1981 Ford C800 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.